Many of the best ski destinations and resorts combine incredible scenery with world-class amenities and experiences. It simply doesn’t get much better on a mountain getaway than a luxurious spa treatment or soak after a day of adventures. And you’ll find many of North America’s best spas at ski resorts and hotels in ski destinations. What’s more, while the ski season may wind down come springtime, it’s spa season year-round. So we’ve put together a list of some of North America’s best spas in ski towns and at ski resorts.
The Best Ski Resort Spas In North America
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Northstar California, California
Located mid-mountain at Northstar California, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a majestic resort offering luxury accommodations and a world-class spa experience. The spa embraces the region’s natural beauty, incorporating local ingredients and treatments inspired by the area’s natural landscape. Guests can indulge in unique therapies such as California Organic Facials, Winter Body Renewal, and Après-Ski Muscle Recovery, which is specifically designed to release tension built up from skiing or hiking. They also offer stone foot massages, perfect for fatigued feet from ski boots. The spa has 17 treatment rooms, a eucalyptus steam room, and special relaxation areas with fireplaces. The spa’s outdoor soaking pool with views of Northstar is the perfect spot to wind down after a long day of outdoor adventures.
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Spa Montage, Big Sky, Montana
The Spa Montage is an extraordinary spa experience at the luxurious Montage Big Sky, consisting of an 11,000-square-foot facility, which includes 3,000 square feet of pool space. It’s a tranquil retreat that reflects the wide-open nature of Montana, featuring panoramic views of the surrounding mountain peaks. Spa Montage offers a wide-range of seasonal treatments, including locally sourced ingredients like wildflower honey and mineral-rich clay. The spa has 12 treatment rooms, separate men’s and women’s lounges featuring a heated plunge pool and steam rooms, and a full-service salon with manicure and pedicure stations. They have a range of skincare treatments, including Valmont facials, Premium Masterpieces Facials, and Oxylight Skincare Technology, all designed to help guests feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
The California Wildflower Ritual is a 90-120 minute treatment created exclusively for Spa Montage to celebrate its Southern California roots. It features a head-to-toe experience with a bouquet of vibrational technology, heated healing flower poultices, and aromatic essences designed to amplify relaxation. Wrap yourself in an Orange Blossom Soufflé and experience a foot scrub, massage, and a hydrating facial mask. Another unique offering is the CBD Mountain Ritual, a full-body massage using organic, full-spectrum hemp oil that helps align the body and mind.
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RockResorts Spa, The Arrabelle, Vail, Colorado
The RockResorts Spa at The Arrabelle reflects the luxury that Vail is known for. RockResorts stands out for its commitment to innovation and eco-conscious luxury in a 10,000-square-foot space. It has 11 treatment rooms, a fitness center with top-of-the-line equipment, a full-service nail salon, a large co-ed lounge, and locker rooms with a whirlpool, steam room, and dry sauna. Treatments include a seasonal body scrub with complimenting seasonal scents that leave skin soft and glowing. Other unique treatments include a Mango Enzyme Body Wrap, Lymphatic Cupping to relieve muscle tension, and full waxing and tinting services.
Nearby, the RockResorts Spa at The Lodge at Vail is another stunning spa. Like the RockResorts Spa at The Arrabelle, it also has 11 treatment rooms and men and women’s locker rooms with steam rooms and whirlpools. It also boasts a 3,500-square-foot fitness complex.
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RAKxa Wellness Spa at The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen, Colorado
The St. Regis Aspen Resort’s RAKxa Wellness Spa focuses on holistic health, offering personalized therapies that blend traditional techniques with modern wellness practices. Signature treatments like the “RAKxa Signature Healing Journey” are designed to restore balance and rejuvenate body and mind, using a mix of Eastern healing methods and Western science. Its elegant design and stunning views of Aspen’s iconic slopes enhance the spa’s tranquil atmosphere.
In Thai, “RAKxa” means to conserve, guard, cherish, and heal, focusing on preventing illness and promoting healing. The RAKxa Wellness Spa, located within The St. Regis Aspen Resort, is designed to uphold this meaning and provide an experience beyond relaxation. Highlights include the La Prairie Lift & Contour Glass Skin Facial, a great option for brightening and protecting skin against harsher winter conditions. They also offer a Thai Inspired Tension Release Massage and a Chakra Hot Stone Massage that features specific treatments for the body and face. After indulging in rejuvenating massages, facials, or detoxifying rituals, guests can unwind in the spa’s heated outdoor pool or hot tubs, making it the perfect sanctuary for unwinding after a day of exploring the Rockies.
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The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley, Utah
Described as Utah’s finest five-star spa, The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah, offers an exceptional retreat for those seeking luxury and relaxation amidst the breathtaking Wasatch Mountains. With world-class service, experienced therapists, and a serene ambiance, the spa provides a wide range of treatments that cater to skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Wellness Studio offers a full schedule of yoga classes taught by certified instructors. The outdoor heated pool and hot tub are open year-round to top off your spa day experience. The spa menu includes everything from Moor Mud Detox Wraps and whiskey scrubs to warm quartz stone massages and targeted après-ski facials. The spa’s tranquil setting, with its stunning views of Deer Valley, enhances the rejuvenating experience, whether indulging in a therapeutic massage, hydrating facial, or body scrub.
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Four Seasons Jackson Hole Spa, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The Four Seasons Jackson Hole Spa offers a luxurious sanctuary in the stunning Teton Mountains, combining world-class treatments with the natural landscape of Wyoming. Complete with the excellent service you know and love from the Four Seasons, the Spa at Jackson Hole offers invigorating massages, revitalizing facials, and all the pampering services you could ask for at their hair and nail salon. They offer tailored yoga sessions and a full range of fitness classes that help guide you through your wellness journey.
Highlights include the Rose Gold Radiance, a facial that lifts, firms, and brightens using a Wrinkle Minimizing Wand and Rose Quartz stones. A cool Wyoming breeze inspires the Turquoise Sage Body Ritual, which uses a salt scrub to stimulate circulation and wild sage and lavender to help calm and purify the senses. Guests can unwind and take in nature in the heated outdoor pool and hot tubs with panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks.
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Mirror Lake Inn & Spa, Lake Placid, New York
Mirror Lake Inn & Spa provides a tranquil getaway for adventurers year-round. Located near Whiteface Mountain and nestled on the shores of Mirror Lake, the award-winning spa has an extensive menu of unique treatments. The Pure Placid Cleansing Ritual involves basking in a custom-blended essential oil followed by exfoliation, a cleansing rinse, and aromatherapy. Their Signature Massage is an exclusive treatment that relaxes and balances muscles to feel warm and at ease. They also offer a CBD Healing Pedicure, a Red Carpet Facial, and multiple package options with different combinations of treatments. After indulging in the spa’s massages and facials, guests can unwind in the outdoor hot tub with views of the lake and mountains. Mirror Lake Inn & Spa strongly recommends that patrons book appointments well in advance, as things tend to book quickly.
The Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
The Spa at Omni Mount Washington is a one-of-a-kind experience featuring an incredible 25,000-square-foot spa facility at one of the East Coast’s most historic luxury hotels with sweeping views of Mount Washington, the Presidential Range, and Crawford Notch. Each treatment is very personalized to each guest. With the Mount Washington Signature Facial, for example, expert estheticians will address your skin’s specific needs, helping you relax and enjoy great skincare results. Other treatments include the Mother Nurture Facial, designed specifically for expecting mothers, and using safe products for pregnant women. Many of the spa’s products use botanicals sourced from New England. For those who aren’t staying at the hotel but want access to the saunas, steam rooms, and hot tub, then a day pass is a great option.
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The Spa at the Lodge at Spruce Peak, Stowe, Vermont
The Spa at the Lodge at Spruce Peak, Stowe’s only ski-in/ski-out luxury resort, offers a serene and revitalizing retreat in the heart of the Green Mountains. Known for its rustic, Vermont-style, and beautiful views of Mount Mansfield, the spa has a full Healing Lodge and 18 private treatment rooms. Guests can indulge in the “I Want it My Way” package and create a custom spa day with any three treatments. They also have a range of massage treatment options and specialized body therapies like the Stowe Cider Scrub. This pampering treatment incorporates the award-winning Stowe Cider into an exfoliating full-body scrub. The Lodge at Spruce Peak also has a beautiful outdoor heated pool that hotel guests can enjoy year-round.
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The Vida Spa at the Fairmont Chateau, Whistler, British Columbia
The Vida Spa at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a true retreat at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, blending opulence with nature at one of North America’s most iconic ski resorts. Immerse yourself in their various massage options, including deep tissue massages, hot stone massages, and various degrees of Swedish massages. They also offer a traditional acupressure session with a press-and-release massage technique that helps ease muscle tension and stimulates energy pathways through the body. In addition, there are several facial and body therapy options, including ones that are fit for teens.
The Vida Spa emphasizes a feel well, look well, and live well mentality, featuring treatments designed to relieve tired muscles and rejuvenate the skin make it a go-to spot after skiing, hiking, golfing, or any number of great activities at Whistler Blackcomb. The spa’s indoor and outdoor hot tubs are the perfect combination of relaxation and stunning views of the mountains.
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The Banff Springs Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta
Located in the heart of the stunning Banff National Park, the Banff Springs Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is a destination in and of itself. This historic spa combines classic treatments with natural elements inspired by the surrounding Canadian Rockies, allowing guests to reconnect while surrounded by nature. Featuring an incredible 40,000 square feet of space and 27 treatment rooms, the Banff Springs Spa has so much for guests to experience. Enjoy the stunning sunset views over the Rockies, lounge in a plush robe, relax in the heated pool, or detox in the steam room or eucalyptus-scented sauna. The spa offers various massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and couple’s treatments. Their Signature Ultimate Ascent is a two-hour healing treatment complete with an aromatic footbath, foot scrub, dry-brush exfoliation, and hydrating massage.
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The Scandinave Spa, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
For a truly unique and tranquil wellness experience, visit The Scandinave Spa, featuring an immersive experience that embraces the Nordic tradition of hydrotherapy to relax and restore balance. Located just minutes from Mont-Tremblant, this outdoor spa is renowned for its stunning natural setting among the surrounding forests and mountains. Guests can enjoy a series of hot and cold baths, saunas, and steam rooms designed to invigorate the body and calm the mind. The spa’s signature thermal experience is complemented by peaceful, cozy rest areas and outdoor hot tubs with picturesque views of the snow-covered landscape.
Perfect for unwinding after a day of skiing or outdoor exploration, the Scandinave Spa’s serene atmosphere and rejuvenating treatments make it a must-visit destination for those seeking complete relaxation and a unique spa experience amidst nature. Scandinave Spa also has locations near Whistler Blackcomb and Blue Mountain.
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April 15, 2025
